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Flying out of Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport

If you're on the hunt for affordable flights from Dakar, start your search at Orbitz.com. Just plug in your travel details to search for deals on everything from air tickets to hotel rooms. When your plane leaves Dakar, it will be flying out of Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport. The airport is located 10 miles northwest of Dakar. The airlines providing service to the airport include Air France, Delta Airlines and South African Airlines. They provide service to and from cities around the world, including Paris, New York and Madrid.

Transportation to Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport

You can take a taxi to get to the airport. Standard rates from town to the airport are about 5,000 Senegalese francs, or $9.50. You could also take the #8 bus to the airport, which costs 250 Senegalese francs, or 50 cents.

Parking at the Airport

There is both short-term and long-term parking at the airport. Short-term parking is about 500 Senegalese francs per hour, or 90 cents. Long-term parking will cost you 6,500 Senegalese francs per day, or $12.50.

Dining Options at the Airport

Le Petit Zinc is one of the airport's few restaurants. If the restaurant is not open and you have an early flight, you may want to grab coffee and a snack from one of the airport's concession stands. Let Orbitz.com help you find the best deals on flights from Dakar so that you can enjoy your trip while staying on budget.

Istanbul Area Airports

Orbitz.com offers cheap flights to Istanbul and vacation packages that let you explore this fascinating city, which spans two separate continents. The main airport for the city, Istanbul Atatürk International Airport, is located on the European side of the city, about 24 kilometers from the downtown area. Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is on the Asian side of Istanbul, about 35 kilometers southeast of the city center. Istanbul Atatürk International Airport handles flights from over 70 airlines, including British Airways, United Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Air France. Sabiha Gokcen International Airport serves over 30 airlines, including Sky Airlines, EasyJet, Turkish Airlines, and SunExpress.

Getting to the Airport

From Istanbul Atatürk International Airport, arriving visitors can opt to take the metro train or sea bus into Istanbul. The Sabiha Gokcen airport shuttle makes regular trips from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to various points within the city, and it costs 10 euro per person. Visitors can also get into the city from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport via sea bus or public bus. Both airports are also accessible via taxi.

Weather Conditions in Istanbul

In the summer, high temperatures average around 82 degrees Fahrenheit in June and July and drop to lows of around 65 degrees Fahrenheit at night. Rain is uncommon in the summer, although the humidity remains high during the summer months. Winters are often cold and snowy. In January, temperatures average between 37 to 47 degrees Fahrenheit. Spring and fall tend to be mild, and the bargain prices offered during these seasons make them ideal for a visit.

Vacationing in Istanbul

Take in a bit of history with a visit to Topkapi Palace, the Grand Bazaar, or one of the many Ottoman mosques scattered throughout the city. Archaeology museums are another popular attraction, or you can get tickets for a cruise on the Bosphorus to get a view of the city from the water. Once you know the sights you want to see in Turkey, check out Orbitz.com for cheap flights to Istanbul at any time of the year.